Will County Public Works: Access Will County Dial-a-Ride Expands to All 24 Townships, Eliminating Borders
Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary:In a major overhaul of county transit, officials presented…
Public Works and Police Reports Highlight Winter Operations and Crime Trends
By Andrea Arens Peotone department heads provided updates at the recent Village Board meeting, including reports on winter operations and…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Township Board for December 15, 2025
Peotone Township Board Meeting | December 15, 2025 The Peotone Township Board met on Monday evening to address infrastructure updates,…
Questions Raised as Peotone Moves Forward with Downtown Historic Overlay District
By Andrea Arens Village officials and trustees discussed ongoing work on the proposed Downtown Historic Overlay District, following a recent…
Peotone Village Board Reviews Draft Capital Improvement Plan at January Workshop
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Village Board held a capital improvement plan (CIP) workshop on January 26 to review proposed…
Trucking Company Proposes Zoning Change on Wilmington Road
Peotone Township Board Meeting | December 15, 2025 Article Summary: Representatives for Sayram Corp. presented a request to rezone agricultural…
Peotone Village Board Approves $25,000 Strategic Planning Contract with CP2 Consulting
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Village Board approved a $25,000 contract with CP2 Consulting on January 26 to develop a…
Peotone Township Approves Funding for Rt. 50 and County Line Road Stoplight
Peotone Township Board Meeting | December 15, 2025 Article Summary: The Peotone Township Board voted to cover the initial set-up…
Will County Braces for 6,000-Acre Solar Project; Prepare for ‘Massive’ Solar Hearings
Will County P&Z Commission Meeting | Jan. 20, 2026 Will County Braces for 6,000-Acre Solar Project; Commissioners Weigh Conflicts and…
Traffic Crash Closes Wilmington-Peotone Road Near Manhattan
Update: At approximately 5:54 this morning, January 27/2026, there was a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a tractor trailer…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for Dec. 15, 2025
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on Monday,…
Fire District Establishes Fees for Lift Assists
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 Article Summary: The board approved a new ordinance establishing fees for “excessive”…